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I-77 through West Virginia

Toolguy5
Explorer II
Explorer II
Would like to know your experiences with I-77 through West Virginia pulling a 5er.

Would like to know if this would be easier then I-71 to I-75 to Knoxville. I-26 into Asheville to swing over to I-85.
Dan & Patty
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Maddy the Pampered Pom @ Rainbow Bridge 12-3-2013
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GGeorge
Explorer
Explorer
I-77 south thru Ohio and West Virginia is the best IMO. I have travelled this route from Marietta Oh to Florida, Texas, Georgia and S Carolina.

WV I-77 is hilly but not bad. (Except in winter). I-81 over the Smokies is worst than I-77. Once you get to VA/NC border it almost is flat.

I travel with a 38' Class A w/TOAD.
GGeorge
Marietta, Ohio
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Merrykalia
Explorer
Explorer
We travel Rt 23 instead of the interstates through this area. Rt 23 is used, especially this past weekend with NASCAR fans heading to Bristol. You pick up I-26 as soon as you cross into Tennessee.

Rt 23 is a 4-lane highway, mostly limited access all the way until you hit I26. Make sure you bypass downtown Ashland, KY.

You will travel through a few towns, but the area is beautiful and scenic.
2017 Ford F350 Crew Cab 6.7L 4x4 DRW

Toolguy5
Explorer II
Explorer II
Traveling from Cleveland to Commerce Georgia.
Dan & Patty
Miss Pickles the Pomeranian Princess Rainbow Bridge 8/8/2023
2020 GMC 3500 Sierra Denali 6.6 Duramax / Allison tranny
2021 Jayco Eagle 319MLOK
BWRVK 3710 companion
Maddy the Pampered Pom @ Rainbow Bridge 12-3-2013

VintageRacer
Explorer
Explorer
Where are you going to, from where? I like I-77 through VA, it's one of my favorite drives, towing a large trailer, driving a bus or driving a car. You get to go through some nice tunnels, and great scenery. Some hills but nothing serious. Your Duramax won't notice...

Brian
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